# Recipe Writing Guidelines

Write recipe simply such that a busy home cook can easily get information at a glance.

## Required Metadata Format

Every recipe file must start with metadata in this exact format:

```
slug=recipe-slug-name
title=Dish Name
author=@junwon
kind=recipe
---
```

- **slug**: Use lowercase with hyphens (e.g., `bean-sprout-rice`)
- **title**: The display name of the dish (e.g., `Bean Sprout Rice`)
- **author**: Author attribution (e.g., `@junwon`)
- **separator**: Must include `---` line after metadata

## Content Structure

**Do not use `# Recipe Name` heading in the body.** The dish name comes from the title metadata field.

**First section must be `## Ingredients`.**

**Second section must be `## Instructions`.**

Only after providing the above important sections, then you may provide helpful contextual information about the dish such as interesting stories such as related to history or culture.

## Ingredients Section Rules

**REQUIRED: Ingredients must be formatted as BOGAMARK tables (never use lists).**

**Must use BOGAMARK table format with 2 columns:**

- Column 1: **Ingredient** (name only)
- Column 2: **Amount** (quantity/measurement)

**BOGAMARK Table Syntax:**

- Tables start and end with `||`
- Cells are separated by `||`
- Use `<keepall>` macro to prevent line breaks within cells
- Format: `||<keepall> content ||<keepall> content ||`

**Formatting requirements:**

- Use `<keepall>` macro to prevent line breaks within cells
- Keep ingredient names on single line
- No colors, visual formatting, or complex styling
- No preparation methods or instructions in ingredients table

**Example:**

```
||<keepall> **Ingredient** ||<keepall> **Amount** ||
||<keepall> Rice ||<keepall> 2 cups ||
||<keepall> Beef ||<keepall> 1/2 lb ||
||<keepall> Soy sauce ||<keepall> 3 tablespoons ||
```

## Example Format

```
slug=bibimbap
title=Bibimbap
author=@junwon

---

Bibimbap is a beloved Korean dish featuring mixed rice topped with seasoned vegetables.

## Ingredients

||<keepall> **Ingredient** ||<keepall> **Amount** ||
||<keepall> Rice ||<keepall> 2 cups ||
||<keepall> Egg ||<keepall> 1 ||
||<keepall> Various vegetables ||<keepall> As needed ||

## Instructions

 1. Cook rice and set aside
 2. Prepare vegetables
 3. Assemble and serve
```

## Table of Contents

Write a line that says "<<TOC>>" right above "## Ingredients" in order to place TOC there.

A document must start with an image, then a super short description of the dish, then <<TOC>>, then Ingredients, then Instructions.